Childminder in North Lincolnshire

Inspection date 12 March 2019 Previous inspection date 29 July 2015

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Good 2 Effectiveness of leadership and management Good 2 Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Good 2 Personal development, behaviour and welfare Good 2 Outcomes for children Good 2

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This provision is good

n The childminder understands the value of effective partnership working. She shares important information with others that share the care and education of children. Children benefit from a consistent approach to their care and learning. n The childminder provides a wide range of good-quality resources and activities that help to motivate children and enthuse their learning. She plans relevant next steps in children's learning that incorporate their interests and help to support their learning. n Children demonstrate through their behaviour that they feel safe and secure in the childminder's care. They clearly enjoy their time spent with her. Children laugh and giggle, behave well and care for themselves and each other. n All children make good progress in relation to their starting points, including those who receive funded early education. They are inquisitive and industrious learners who experiment and explore with energetic enthusiasm.

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This provision is good

n The childminder thinks about her service and strives to continually enhance her practice. She considers the views of children and parents when making plans for improvement. However, she has not yet addressed plans to enhance her already good knowledge of children's learning and development, to support children to benefit from the very highest-quality teaching practices. n The childminder occasionally misses opportunities to provide children with accurately pronounced words and the sounds that letters represent, to promote children's understanding to the highest possible level.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

To further improve the quality of the early years provision the provider should:

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

n help to enhance the overall quality of teaching to the highest possible level by continuing with plans identified through reflective practice to extend current professional knowledge of children's learning and development n provide children with more opportunities to consistently learn the correct names of words and the sounds that letters represent to help maximise their learning.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

Inspection activities n The inspector observed the childminder interacting with children as they played indoors. She evaluated an adult-led activity and discussed with the childminder the impact of her teaching strategies. n The inspector sampled documentation, including policies, training certificates and children's records. n The inspector spoke and interacted with children at appropriate times. n The inspector checked evidence of the suitability of all adults living on the premises and the qualifications of the childminder. n The inspector talked to the childminder about how she evaluates her service and her plans for continual improvement.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder knows what to do in the event that she has a concern for a child's welfare. She conducts regular risk assessments which help her to identify and minimise potential hazards to children's safety. The childminder completes all mandatory training and has a current paediatric first-aid certificate. This helps to keep children safe while in her care. The childminder monitors children's progress using a detailed system that incorporates regular and accurate observations and assessments. She uses this information to help her identify and target any gaps in children's learning. Parents state in feedback that they are very happy with the service the childminder provides. They appreciate all she does and value the trips and outings she provides.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder provides opportunities for children to practise what they already know and can do. She also plans interesting and stimulating activities that help build on children's prior learning. The childminder helps children extend their understanding of mathematics. Children learn to count in sequence, match shapes and complete puzzles. The childminder helps children to learn that print has meaning. They listen avidly as she reads stories to them. Children hang their coats on low-level pegs that have name tags attached. They choose resources from labelled canvas drawers and are given opportunities to practise making marks during craft activities. The childminder takes a genuine interest in children's imaginative conversation and joins in with their discussions.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children have regular opportunities to enjoy outdoor play. They practise physical skills when they use the childminder's outdoor equipment, including a slide and large wooden weighing scales. Children visit the local park, dance, run and play hide and seek. They benefit from healthy snacks and regular drinks of water. Children of all ages demonstrate that they feel happy and relaxed in the homely and welcoming environment. Children's self-esteem and emotional well-being is promoted well. The childminder praises and encourages children when they take part in group activities. She attends to children's personal care needs swiftly. Children form close bonds with the childminder and clearly trust and respect her.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children are well prepared for the next stages in their learning. They learn skills that they will need for future independence. Children concentrate for long periods of time and remain focused on challenging activities. They confidently ask questions, make their own decisions and learn to solve problems.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 505194 Local authority North Lincolnshire Inspection number 10065041 Type of provision Childminder

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Day care type Childminder Age range of children 1 - 10 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 8 Date of previous inspection 29 July 2015

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Registers

The childminder registered in 1997 and lives in Scunthorpe. She operates all year round from 8am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder provides funded early education for two- and four-year-old children.

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Registers

This inspection was carried out by Ofsted under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 on the quality and standards of provision that is registered on the Early Years Register. The registered person must ensure that this provision complies with the statutory framework for children's learning, development and care, known as the early years foundation stage.

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